Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, a hearty and savory dish featuring tender shredded beef smothered in rich gravy, served over a slice of bread and creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Gravy Mix:
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Serving:
- 12 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
- 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Rub beef roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare Cooking Liquid: Whisk together gravy mixes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over beef in slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred beef, return to cooking liquid. Serve over bread and mashed potatoes with extra gravy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by substituting 1 cup beef broth with red wine.
- Opt for Texas toast or sourdough for a heartier base.
- Store leftovers separately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open-faced sandwich with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
